Intel's Centrino technology has already been around for two years and since then, many notebooks have been using this chipset. We were tempted to feature our top-rated Dothan models but we shall save that for another time. For now, we would like to present our editors' five top-rated Centrino models.

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You may also want to check out these popular Centrino models:
• Dell Inspiron 8600 
• Toshiba Portege A100

	1.	IBM ThinkPad X31 (Pentium M 1.6GHz, 256MB RAM)        CNETAsia rating: 9 out of 10 The good:  Versatile design; tons of hardware and software features; great performance; awesome battery life; includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The bad:  Keyboard feels a little cramped; can't insert extended battery in Ultrabase; stingy stuck-pixel policy. The bottom line: With loads of features, speedy performance, and awesome battery life, the ThinkPad X31 series is the ultimate ultraportable for executives on the go. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	2.	Asus M6000N (Pentium M 1.7GHz, 512MB RAM)        CNETAsia rating: 8.6 out of 10 The good:  Fast performance and good battery life; DirectX 9-compatible graphics chipset; built-in DVD writer; widescreen display; swappable drive bay. The bad:  Pricey; soft speakers; bulky footprint. The bottom line: The fast performance and excellent feature set of the Asus M6000N make it one of the best desktop replacement notebooks out there for mobile gamers and power users. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	3.	Dell Latitude D800 (Pentium M Processor 755 2GHz, 512MB RAM)        CNETAsia rating: 8.4 out of 10 The good:  Searing performance; wide, 15.4-inch display; 802.11b/g wireless; integrated smart-card reader. The bad:  Hefty case; mediocre battery life. The bottom line: Employees who use the fast and stylish Dell Latitude D800 are bound to be happy in their work. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	4.	Fujitsu LifeBook B5010 (Pentium M 1GHz, 256MB RAM)        CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10 The good:  Very sturdy casing; port replicator is included; sleek design; long battery life. The bad:  No infrared; no Bluetooth; no FireWire. The bottom line: A svelte little machine that scores big on design, though the sacrifice of some key connectivity features may prove to be a moot point for some potential buyers. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	5.	IBM ThinkPad T41 (Pentium M 1.6GHz, 512MB RAM)        CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10 The good:  Light and fast; bright screen; above-average battery life; modular bay; hardware protection system. The bad:  Expensive. The bottom line: The fast, reliable, and easy-to-manage ThinkPad T41 series is a traveler's delight, as well as one of the best thin-and-lights on the market. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this

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